"Did you know...?" - Monday, October 5, 2010 (kids, Canada, home)

[Suncoast Guy]

Filling in for Karla today!

Did you know... 53,800 people die annually from exposure to secondhand smoke?

Coastal will be back tomorrow! Have a great day!

[SATX56]

Well this one is sort of hard to prove. Second hand smoke from what? If you're locked in a room with a cigarette smoker you'll get plenty second hand smoke. Although,mixed with other air it's not nearly as bad as first hand smoke. But concentrations could get high enough in an airtight room where it could reach that point. "Second hand smoke" I'm afraid would have to include all other air borne pollutants....Definitely not defending smoking as we all know it's unhealthy for all.

[Nomadicus]

Second had smoke isn't filtered. You get the full dose. I'm glad I no longer work in a tormented place where there was a cloud all the time.

PS I think this is for Tuesday the 5th and for CoastalMaine not Karla? ....?

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by Nomadicus

Second had smoke isn't filtered. You get the full dose. I'm glad I no longer work in a tormented place where there was a cloud all the time.

PS I think this is for Tuesday the 5th and for CoastalMaine not Karla? ....?

Not filtered but diluted. Compared to being drawn directly into the lungs rather than mixed with atmosphere. All bad ! Yes, appears to be some technical errors.... As long as no one makes fun of me Thursday!! I'm cool with it!

[sun queen]

SunCoast I hope u r not overwhelmed with all the filling in. U r doing a great job. I don't like 2nd had smoke, but what do u do if u r exposed...

[lucknow]

Well here in On Canada it's pretty hard to get any second hand smoke. It's against the law to smoke just about anywhere. We even have a new law that you can't smoke in your own vehicle if there is anyone under 18 years old in the vehicle. No smoking in any place of employment and that includes all bars and all other entertainment venues. It's brutal to be a smoker here.

[cruxan]

Originally Posted by satx56

Well this one is sort of hard to prove. Second hand smoke from what? If you're locked in a room with a cigarette smoker you'll get plenty second hand smoke. Although,mixed with other air it's not nearly as bad as first hand smoke. But concentrations could get high enough in an airtight room where it could reach that point. "Second hand smoke" I'm afraid would have to include all other air borne pollutants....Definitely not defending smoking as we all know it's unhealthy for all.

to many barbeques can be detrimental to you health, be careful when barbequing..i'm tired of breathing my neighbors spare rib smoke

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by cruxan

to many barbeques can be detrimental to you health, be careful when barbequing..i'm tired of breathing my neighbors spare rib smoke

I 'd rather eat it than smell it !! But, I like the smell too!! But BBQ's and Fireplaces aren't great for you either...

[cruxan]

Originally Posted by lucknow

Well here in On Canada it's pretty hard to get any second hand smoke. It's against the law to smoke just about anywhere. We even have a new law that you can't smoke in your own vehicle if there is anyone under 18 years old in the vehicle. No smoking in any place of employment and that includes all bars and all other entertainment venues. It's brutal to be a smoker here.

the next thing will go is the barbeques. smoke is smoke.!!! no more camp fires, chimney fires,!! no kids allowed near camp fires that are under 18

[MistyVT]

I hate second hand cigarette smoke and could never live in a home with it, but love the smell of a campfire!!